Speaker officiates swearing in of new councillor

The speaker of council in the City of Ekurhuleni, Nthabiseng Tshivhenga, officiated the swearing in of a new Action SA councillor on Thursday.

Sifiso Mndaweni took his oath of office in accordance with Rule 11 (1), (2) and (3) of the City of Ekurhuleni standing orders by-law.

These rules make provision for councillors to swear or affirm their faithfulness and obedience to the Republic, the Constitution and Council before the magistrate in a council meeting, or at any time by arrangement before the speaker in the speaker’s office.

Tshivhenga welcomed the councillor, who can now participate in the official business of council and wished him well in serving the people of Ekurhuleni with integrity and upholding his sworn oath.